Head of Pharmacy
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2251 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, and HCA Healthcare UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors, Manages departmental budgets, staff and service operations across hospital) or SOC 1232 (Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors, Head of care index entry, but this is hospital pharmacy not care home). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Role: Head of Pharmacy
Location: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
Full Time – Monday to Friday
Permanent
Salary – Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We’re looking for a Head of Pharmacy to join our Pharmacy team based at Harborne Hospital Our Pharmacy service plays a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality medication management across the hospital. The team works collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to ensure optimal patient outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in pharmaceutical services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established team and further develop a high-performing service within a leading independent healthcare provider.
Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in Pharmacy, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What You’ll Do
Location: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
Full Time – Monday to Friday
Permanent
Salary – Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We’re looking for a Head of Pharmacy to join our Pharmacy team based at Harborne Hospital Our Pharmacy service plays a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality medication management across the hospital. The team works collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to ensure optimal patient outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in pharmaceutical services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established team and further develop a high-performing service within a leading independent healthcare provider.
Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in Pharmacy, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, manage and develop the Pharmacy service, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality medication practices across the hospital
- Oversee departmental budgets, financial performance, stock control, and revenue capture
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
- Manage, mentor and develop pharmacy staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management
- Drive clinical governance, audit, and risk management activities, including chairing relevant committees
What You’ll Bring
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Benefits
By caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Head of Pharmacy you’ll be eligible for:
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Minimum of 5 years’ hospital pharmacy experience
- Proven leadership experience with responsibility for people, projects, and financial management
- Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, governance, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Benefits
By caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Head of Pharmacy you’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our Mission Is Simple, Above All Else We’re Committed To The Care And Improvement Of Human Life, a Clear Statement That Extends To Both Our Patients And Colleagues. To Achieve This, We Live And Breathe Four Core Values
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2251 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~41k in sampleP25 £45kP75 £62k
£33kmedian £54k£62k
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